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Trump to give 'really long' July 4th speech despite heat wave
There’s a growing sense of worry inside the White House over celebrations to commemorate America’s 250th birthday. Ahead of Donald Trump’s expected speech on the National Mall Saturday, gripes about crowd size and an unprecedented heatwave are raising concerns about turnout. CNN White House reporter Adam Cancryn has details about Trump’s speech and the ongoing “Great American State Fair.” Also, CNN’s Tom Foreman and Jeff Zeleny report on the heatwave and Trump’s high expectations for his Fourth of July celebration. 0:00 Trump says to expect a long speech from him on July 4th 3:17 How hot will it be on July 4th? 5:00 Are Trump’s expectations for his July 4th celebration too high? Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #Trump #July4th #News
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Hindustan Times
· Jul 1, 2026
Will Donald Trump deliver a speech in 107-degree heat? President says he can 'do anything'
Trump plans a lengthy speech on July 4 in extreme heat to showcase his resilience.
The Hill
· Jul 3, 2026
Extreme heat advisory delays National Mall July 4 event, organizers say
Entry to the National Mall for a record-breaking fireworks show celebrating July 4 has been delayed as Washington, D.C. braces for extreme heat, Freedom 250 organizers said Thursday. President Trump insisted he would still deliver a lengthy speech at Saturday’s “Salute to America 250 Celebration Fireworks” event, despite forecasts that temperatures will climb to 107 degrees....
The Daily Beast
· Jul 3, 2026
Kaitlan Collins Savages Trump’s Flop Fair After Seeing It for Herself
CNNCNN anchor Kaitlan Collins went to experience Donald Trump’s failing Great American State Fair for herself, after hearing rumors of growing “angst” over the president’s planned July Fourth rally.Trump, 80, told supporters in North Dakota on Wednesday he does not intend to deviate from his usual long-winded speech on Saturday, despite the predicted extreme weather.“On July Fourth, it’s going to be approximately 107 degrees out,” the president said, “and I’m going to make a really long speech just to show that I can do anything. It’s gonna be 107!”Read more at The Daily Beast.
Washington Examiner
· Jul 2, 2026
Trump says 107-degree heat on July 4 won’t deter ‘really long’ National Mall speech
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that triple-digit temperatures won’t shorten his Independence Day address on the National Mall, joking that he will deliver a “really long” speech. “By the way, on July Fourth, it’s going to be approximately 107 degrees out, and I’m going to go, and I’m going to make a really long speech []
MS NOW
· Jul 4, 2026
‘Communist menace in our land’: Trump’s July 4 rallying cry to America
Ahead of his planned speech on the National Mall, the president framed the upcoming midterm elections as a battle against communism. The post ‘Communist menace in our land’: Trump’s July 4 rallying cry to America appeared first on MS NOW.
Independent Journal Review
· Jul 2, 2026
Trump Says He’ll Deliver Long Speech July 4 Despite Heat
High temperatures on Saturday will not deter President Donald Trump from shortening his speech as the country celebrates its 250th birthday. I’m going to make a really long speech just to show that I can do anything,” he said.
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